Salbe — meaning in English

English meaning

• ointment noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
• plaster noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
• salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Senses

Salbe is used for these senses in English:

• ointment (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
• plaster (countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.
• salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.

plaster — full definition

1. noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
2. noun An adhesive strip used to cover a small cut or wound.
3. verb To cover a wall or surface with plaster.
4. verb To cover something thickly or completely, often figuratively.

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